It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the…
2025
It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils of school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they not only have the specialized knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilization are made by those who are expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that, unless they have a broad general education, the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.
According to the passage which one of the following statements is true about broad general knowledge?
- A.
Without it no one would get a job
- B.
Specialization is incomplete without it
- C.
It teaches us about different things
- D.
It broadens one’s outlook
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Correct answer: D
Correct answer: It broadens one’s outlook.
Explanation: The passage states that unless people have a broad general education their outlook will remain narrow. Therefore, broad general knowledge broadens a person's outlook.
The claim that broad general knowledge is required to get a job is not supported by the passage.
The passage does not say specialization is incomplete without general education; it says specialists can contribute greatly but may be too narrow in outlook without broader education.
Saying broad general knowledge 'teaches us about different things' is true but too vague and does not capture the main point about widening outlook.